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New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids 12/03/2025 05:38pm • WASHINGTON (AP) â For many children, the experience of getting their first pair of glasses is an inevitable milestone, the first in a lifetime of visits to the eye doctor. But what if those lenses could actually help preserve the childâs vision and reduce the chances for more serious eye problem He’s this Maryland school’s most famous alum. But some don’t want it renamed after him Heâs this Maryland schoolâs most famous alum. But some donât want it renamed after him 12/03/2025 03:29pm • Heâs the most famous graduate of Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, and his lifetime of making a beloved childrenâs television program was influenced by the puppetry club he took part in there. But now that a state delegate is pushing to rename the school after "The Muppets" c Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million 12/03/2025 01:06pm • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) â Social media platforms must report monthly how many childrenâs accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week, a minister said Wednesday. Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube would face fines Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims 12/03/2025 12:15pm • Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Tuesday that Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc. over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is stealing customersâ data. Mayes said the app deceives customers about the quality of its low-cost produc Chile becomes latest country to ban smartphone use during class Chile becomes latest country to ban smartphone use during class 12/03/2025 10:14am • SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) â Chile has passed a bill outlawing the use of mobile phones and other smart devices during classes at elementary and middle schools. The new law will take effect next year, making Chile the latest country to restrict smartphone use among young students to reduce its harmful e Colombia expels members of ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor 12/03/2025 04:51am • BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) â Colombia said Monday it sent 26 members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor to the United States after determining that the rights of some of the children in the group were at risk. Authorities detained the group of 17 children and nine adults on Nov. 22 following a Lisette Monroe lost her beloved sister to murder. She hopes an execution will bring some peace Lisette Monroe lost her beloved sister to murder. She hopes an execution will bring some peace 12/03/2025 12:04am • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) â Lisette Monroe was a 23-year-old new mother in 1988 when she lost her beloved little sister in the most horrific way possible. Karen Pulley was raped and murdered. The man who did it was arrested several months later for a string of other rapes and burglaries around Chatta The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing ‘fog of war’ The Latest: Hegseth defends second boat strike, citing â˜fog of warâ 12/02/2025 09:46pm • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the secondary strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the âœfog of warâ as reason for his not seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered and launched. Hegsethâs comments came during a cabinet meeting ho Prince George’s County Council elects new leadership for 2026 Prince Georgeâs County Council elects new leadership for 2026 12/02/2025 09:16pm • Prince Georgeâs County Council member Krystal Oriadha has always been one of the council's most active members, especially when it comes to introducing legislation, with Oriadha typically introducing more bills than anyone else. She admits she might be introducing fewer bills in 2026, though, now Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies at 62 12/02/2025 08:00pm • LONDON (AP) â Robin Smith, the batter who shone for England in a period when it was beaten regularly in test cricket, has died. He was 62. Smith's family said in a statement from the England and Wales Cricket Boar d that he died unexpectedly at his home in Perth, Australia, on Monday. No cause was West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions West Virginia again bans religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions 12/02/2025 07:32pm • CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) â The West Virginia Board of Education on Tuesday reinstated a school vaccination mandate after the state Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling that allowed parents to cite religious beliefs to opt out of shots required for their children to attend classes. The Supreme Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data 12/02/2025 07:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) â President Donald Trump's administration warned on Tuesday that it will withhold money for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless those states provide information about people receiving the assistance. Agriculture Secretary Brook Man to serve 40 years for killing University of Mississippi student Jay Lee Man to serve 40 years for killing University of Mississippi student Jay Lee 12/02/2025 06:40pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) â A man who pleaded guilty to killing a University of Mississippi graduate student was sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison with 10 years suspended on Tuesday. Sheldon âœTimothyâ Herrington Jr. pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and tampering in the death of Jimmi Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after death of 25 girls, 2 counselors 12/02/2025 06:34pm • The owners of an all-girls summer camp in the Texas Hill Country, where 25 campers and two teenage counselors died in catastrophic July 4 flooding, announced plans on Tuesday for new safety upgrades that will be in place when a portion of the camp opens next summer. Camp Mystic owners said in a lett With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know With 'Trump Accounts,' your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here's what to know 12/02/2025 05:57pm • WASHINGTON (AP) â When the children of wealthy households leave the nest, they often benefit from their parents' largesse in the form of a trust fund. Less affluent peers may receive nothing at all â or even be expected to support their families when they become adults. But what if all childr
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